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The Council's death by driving guideline is now in force
The new sentencing guideline on death by driving offences comes into effect today (16 January).
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Draft minutes of December 2023 meeting of the Scottish Sentencing Council
The draft minutes of the Council’s meeting held at Tulliallan Castle on 8 December 2023 are now available.
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New advocate member appointed
Victoria Young has been appointed as the new advocate member of the Scottish Sentencing Council.
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Death by driving sentencing guideline approved by the High Court
The High Court has approved the Council's - and Scotland's - first ever offence guideline, which covers offences of causing death by driving.
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Draft minutes of October 2023 meeting of the Scottish Sentencing Council
The draft minutes of the Council’s meeting held in Edinburgh on 6 October 2023 are now available.